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On 3 September 2016, Reese and Sebastian Montero were granted special access on [[Chimborazo]] in Ecuador to set the new world record for riding on motorcycles from the closest point on Earth to the sun to an elevation at sea level in a single day. Reese and Montero reached a gain/loss in elevation of 56,678 feet during their endeavor. Although Chimborazo is typically off-limits to motorcycles due to the remoteness of the mountain in the case of an emergency, Minister of the Interior [[José Serrano (Ecuadorian politician)|José Serrano]] granted Reese and his team special access to the natural wonder.<ref name=":21">{{Cite web|title=New Motorcycle Record For All The Right Reasons|url=http://www.clutchandchrome.com/news/866-new-motorcycle-world-record-for-all-the-right-reasons-609212|website=Clutchandchrome.com|type=Website|date=September 21, 2016|access-date=September 21, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://ridermagazine.com/2016/09/21/carl-reese-sets-another-motorcycle-world-record-in-ecuador/|title=Carl Reese Sets Another Motorcycle World Record in Ecuador|last=jsmith|date=2016-09-21|website=Rider Magazine|access-date=2016-12-30 |
On 3 September 2016, Reese and Sebastian Montero were granted special access on [[Chimborazo]] in Ecuador to set the new world record for riding on motorcycles from the closest point on Earth to the sun to an elevation at sea level in a single day. Reese and Montero reached a gain/loss in elevation of 56,678 feet during their endeavor. Although Chimborazo is typically off-limits to motorcycles due to the remoteness of the mountain in the case of an emergency, Minister of the Interior [[José Serrano (Ecuadorian politician)|José Serrano]] granted Reese and his team special access to the natural wonder.<ref name=":21">{{Cite web|title=New Motorcycle Record For All The Right Reasons|url=http://www.clutchandchrome.com/news/866-new-motorcycle-world-record-for-all-the-right-reasons-609212|website=Clutchandchrome.com|type=Website|date=September 21, 2016|access-date=September 21, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://ridermagazine.com/2016/09/21/carl-reese-sets-another-motorcycle-world-record-in-ecuador/|title=Carl Reese Sets Another Motorcycle World Record in Ecuador|last=jsmith|date=2016-09-21|website=Rider Magazine|access-date=2016-12-30}}</ref> |
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== Philanthropy == |
== Philanthropy == |
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Revision as of 06:01, 11 January 2017
Carl Reese | |
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 Reese at a BMW dealer in Manhattan | |
| Born | Carl J. Reese April 17, 1969 |
| Nationality | American |
| Awards | Guinness World Record |
Carl Reese (born April 17, 1969) is a Guinness World Record holding professional endurance driver.[1]
Achievements
Guinness World Record: Shortest charging time to cross the USA in an electric vehicle
From 16–19 April 2015, Reese drove from Los Angeles to New York City in a Tesla Model S. The total charging time was 12 hours 48 minutes and 14 seconds.[2]
Fastest time to cross the USA in an electric vehicle
The April 16–19, 2015 trip also set the record for the fastest time from Los Angeles to New York City in an electric vehicle.[1][3] The total trip time was 58 hours and 55 minutes. The trip was supported by Anthony Alvarado, Johnnie Oberg, and Matt Nordenstrom.
Transcontinental autonomous record
From October 18–21, 2015, Deena Mastracci, Reese, and Alex Roy set the first record for the shortest LA-NYC trip with a semi-autonomous car.[4][5][6][7][8] The trio drove from Redondo Beach, CA in route to Red Ball Garage in Manhattan in 57 hours and 48 minutes.[4] The drivers used the autopilot function of the Tesla Model S P85D for 96.1% of the 2995-mile journey.[4][5][9]
Double transcontinental electric vehicle record
On October 22, 2015, after fewer than 28 hours in New York City after the record-breaking autonomous run, Deena Mastracci and Reese drove the Tesla P85D back to the Portofino Hotel in Redondo Beach, California.[10] A notary stood by to officially log the couple in; a staff member of the Portofino was witness.
The couple set the double transcontinental record for an electric vehicle (round trip LA-NYC-LA) with a time of 6 days, 6 hours, and 22 minutes; this beat the previous record set by Dan Edmunds and Kurt Niebuhrs, which was 6 days, 23 hours, and 4 minutes.[11][3]
Solo motorcycle record from Los Angeles to New York City
Reese set the record for fastest solo motorcycle from Los Angeles to New York City with a time of 38 hours and 49 minutes. He departed from Winnetka, CA on 28 August 2015 at 3:15 am and arrived in New York City the next day at 9:04 pm.[12][13][14][15][16][17][18] Reese insisted on notaries at both the start and finish lines who verified his identification, engine number, odometer reading, and VIN. The motorcycle used was also tracked by third-party GPS tracking.
Closest Place to the Sun on Earth to the Sea on Motorcycle in a Single Day
On 3 September 2016, Reese and Sebastian Montero were granted special access on Chimborazo in Ecuador to set the new world record for riding on motorcycles from the closest point on Earth to the sun to an elevation at sea level in a single day. Reese and Montero reached a gain/loss in elevation of 56,678 feet during their endeavor. Although Chimborazo is typically off-limits to motorcycles due to the remoteness of the mountain in the case of an emergency, Minister of the Interior José Serrano granted Reese and his team special access to the natural wonder.[19][20]
Philanthropy
Motorcycle Relief Project
Reese and his fiancee Deena Mastracci have set multiple world records to bring attention to Motorcycle Relief Project, a US-based charity that helps combat veterans with PTSD.[21]
Coalition of Hope
On 3 September 2016 Reese set a motorcycle record on Chimborazo in Ecuador to bring awareness to the April 2016 earthquake. Reese's record-setting ride was to bring attention to the "Ecuador Earthquake Relief" project by Coalition of Hope, a US-based charity, and The Ride of My Life YouTube production company. [22]
References
- ^ a b "Guinness World Record Attempt: Most People Stuffed In A Tesla Model S P100D - Video".
- ^ "Shortest charging time to cross the United States in an electric vehicle". Guinness World Records. April 19, 2015.
- ^ a b "List of Carl Reese's World Records – Carl Reese".
- ^ a b c Testing the Tesla Autopilot on a 2,995-mile road trip. November 3, 2015. Retrieved April 1, 2016 – via YouTube.
- ^ a b Davies, Alex (October 22, 2015). "Obviously Drivers Are Already Abusing Tesla's Autopilot". WIRED. Retrieved February 10, 2016.
- ^ Krok, Andrew (October 21, 2015). "Trio claims coast-to-coast Tesla Autopilot record in 57 hours, 48 minutes". Roadshow. Retrieved February 10, 2016.
- ^ Hankey, Josie (October 21, 2015). "Trio Breaks Los Angeles to New York Transcontinental Autonomous Driving Record with Tesla's New Autopilot System". PRWeb (Press release). Retrieved February 10, 2016.
- ^ DiStasio, Cat (October 23, 2015). "Tesla Model S drivers use self-driving features on record-breaking road trip". Inhabitat. Retrieved February 10, 2016.
- ^ Edelstein, Stephen (October 22, 2015). "Autopilot drives Tesla Model S Electric Car Coast-To-Coast (More Or Less)". Green Car Reports. Retrieved February 10, 2016.
- ^ Roy, Alex (October 30, 2015). "The Future Is Back: Why The New Cross-Country Tesla Record Matters". Jalopnik. Retrieved February 10, 2016.
- ^ "Edmunds.com Tesla Drivers Set Record for Cross-Country Travel in Electric Vehicle". Edmunds. July 21, 2014. Retrieved February 10, 2016.
- ^ Hankey, Josie (February 4, 2016). "Man Breaks Solo Cannonball Motorcycle Record from Los Angeles to New York City in 38 hours, 49 minutes". PRWeb (Press release). Retrieved February 11, 2016.
- ^ "Two-wheeled triumph: solo 'cannonball' transcontinental record smashed". 27 January 2016.
- ^ Crucchiola, Jordan. "How to Race a Motorcycle Across the US in a Record 39 Hours Straight".
- ^ Fails, Andrew (February 10, 2016). "Cannonballing on Two Wheels: Everyone Else is a Sissy". Right Foot Down. Retrieved February 11, 2016.
- ^ Crucchiola, Jordan (February 1, 2016). "How to Race a Motorcycle Across the US in a Record 39 Hours Straight". WIRED. Retrieved February 11, 2016.
- ^ "Man Breaks Solo Cannonball Motorcycle Record from LA to NYC in 38 hours, 49 minutes". TransContinental Drivers Association (Press release). January 27, 2016. Retrieved February 11, 2016.
- ^ Baruth, Jack (January 28, 2016). "Los Angeles to NYC in 38 Hours, On A Six-Cylinder Beemer". The Truth About Cars. Retrieved February 11, 2016.
- ^ "New Motorcycle Record For All The Right Reasons". Clutchandchrome.com (Website). September 21, 2016. Retrieved September 21, 2016.
- ^ jsmith (2016-09-21). "Carl Reese Sets Another Motorcycle World Record in Ecuador". Rider Magazine. Retrieved 2016-12-30.
- ^ Reese, Carl (September 21, 2016). "Carl Reese and Sebastian Montero Set Motorcycle Record in Ecuador". PRWeb.com (Website). Retrieved September 25, 2016.
- ^ Reese, Carl (September 21, 2016). "Carl Reese Sets Another Motorcycle World Record in Ecuador". ridermagazine.com (Website). Retrieved September 25, 2016.